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Working Title: Staff Attorney Supervisor

Job Class: Staff Attorney Supervisor

Agency: Revenue Dept

• Job ID : 82900

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/30/2024

• Closing Date : 01/13/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assesors)-MMA

• Division/Unit : Appeals, Legal Services, and Disclosure / Legal Services 2

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, less than 5%

• Salary Range: $46.91 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,948 - $139,916 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Staff Attorney Supervisor is a department and division leader. The position will frequently lead or participate in agency-wide special projects. The position is responsible for interacting with groups outside of the Department in the development of state tax and other policies.

The position provides planning, management, and direct supervision for Legal Services Unit 2 of the Appeals, Legal Services, and Disclosure Division and provides the agency with legal counsel regarding various tax types and other legal areas as needed. The position will also provide sound legal advice, policy information, and analysis, including information on controversial or highly complex issues, to Departmental or other tax policy makers or policy making groups so that the needed legal and policy information and analysis on these subjects is made available; and to participate in or supervise special projects as assigned.

The personnel management and individual employee performance responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Assign, prioritize, and review work within the unit

• Hire, promote, and review qualified employees

• Ensure compliance with agency human resource policies, procedures, statutes, and collective bargaining agreements; including education, administration, enforcement, annual review with employees, and model appropriate behavior

• Regularly communicate with all unit employees through staff meetings and other means to disseminate information, receive feedback, and allow for open discussion

• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring the biennial division business plan in accordance with agency requirements and consistent with the Department's Strategic Plan

• Provide information and feedback to supervisors, keeping them apprised of issues that may rise to their level

• Create and maintain good working relationships among individuals and groups within the Department and keep customers as well as partners within the broader revenue system

• Create and maintain legal work processes and procedures to facilitate the work of the unit

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Telework eligibility is based on the business needs of the division and is at supervisory discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office location for in-person meetings, legislative hearing, some of which are on short notice, as well as on a rotation with other division supervisors is expected.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school; current license in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota

AND

Three (3) years of advanced professional experience in the practice of law, working knowledge of tax law, and demonstrated leadership experience gained through managing professional staff and/or significant legal projects.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on their experience in the following:

• Effectively manage at the individual and group levels ensuring key agency outcomes are achieved.

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Have a high level of ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate state and federal laws and rules/regulations.

• Demonstrate excellent skills interpreting, analyzing, researching, and providing recommendations on complex matters.

• Work independently and make sound judgments.

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to manage, guide, and communicate with staff.

• Work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize work.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of professional staff supervisory or managerial experience.

Five (5) years of advanced professional experience in the practice of law, with working knowledge of tax law.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following experience in:

• Supervising attorneys

• Drafting legal opinions

• Drafting legislation

• Minnesota state tax law

• Minnesota legislative process

• Tax litigation

• Administrative law

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.